1.   Both teams play disciplined halfcourt offense and gritty, halfcourt man-to-man defense.

2.   But a vicious halfcourt defense prevented the Clippers from getting a good shot.

3.   Just like Riley, Van Gundy preaches strong halfcourt defense and strong post play on offense.

4.   The Cowboys share similarities with Indiana - both play rugged, man-to-man halfcourt defense and are disciplined on offense.

5.   The Razorbacks pressed at times -- they had nine steals compared to zero for Virginia -- but did most of their damage with a tough halfcourt defense.